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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LM61 OTLMOT history

LM61 OTL is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 63,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LM61 OTL red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
63,213 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 OTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 OTL was last recorded at 63,213 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,383 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,830 miles
Average per year
3,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,213 miles
  • 2025 – 60,383 miles
  • 2024 – 57,149 miles
  • 2023 – 54,276 miles
  • 2022 – 50,576 miles
  • 2021 – 48,536 miles
  • 2020 – 46,259 miles
  • 2019 – 41,874 miles
  • 2018 – 36,861 miles
  • 2017 – 32,408 miles
  • 2016 – 29,485 miles
  • 2015 – 26,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,213 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,213 miles (+2,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    849758496211
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass60,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,383 miles
    Test number
    791335561165
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
  3. Fail60,381 miles (+3,232)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    657456235979
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
  4. Pass57,149 miles (+2,873)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,149 miles
    Test number
    106751336079
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  5. Pass54,276 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    740855363841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail54,275 miles (+3,699)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,275 miles
    Test number
    511754102576
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass50,576 miles (+2,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,576 miles
    Test number
    551177266202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  8. Pass48,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,536 miles
    Test number
    558877464103
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting clamp , rusted , cracked /broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Fail48,536 miles (+2,277)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,536 miles
    Test number
    545290607556
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting clamp , rusted , cracked /broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Pass46,259 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,259 miles
    Test number
    659440424914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,874 miles (+5,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,874 miles
    Test number
    420263350148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass36,861 miles (+4,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,861 miles
    Test number
    385625787939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass32,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,408 miles
    Test number
    535278617299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,408 miles (+2,923)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,408 miles
    Test number
    443222474345
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass29,485 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,485 miles
    Test number
    869300247344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    728313825052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 OTL

Does LM61 OTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 OTL is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 OTL?
The MOT on LM61 OTL is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 OTL done?
LM61 OTL was recorded at 63,213 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
Has LM61 OTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 OTL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 OTL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 OTL find?
LM61 OTL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded 2; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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